“Voice” Champion Bryce Leatherwood Mourns Death Of His Beloved Granddaddy
on Jun 23, 2025
Bryce Leatherwood Announces Death Of His Granddad & “Hero”
Voice winner Bryce Leatherwood is mourning the loss of his beloved granddaddy.
On Sunday (June 22), Bryce broke the news to his followers that his granddad had passed away the day prior (June 21). Bryce said:
“Yesterday I lost my hero. It’s hard to put into words what someone means to you without writing a book…He was everything a grandson could ever ask for and more…”
Bryce shared that his granddaddy was the person who first fueled his love for country music. Because of him, Bryce felt inspired to chase a career in the genre and eventually auditioned for Season 22 of The Voice in 2022.
As MCA details, Bryce worked on his granddad’s farm each summer, where he played him songs from legendary artists such as Conway Twitty and George Jones. When Bryce auditioned for The Voice, he covered Conway’s “Goodbye Time,” resulting in a three-chair turn.
He chose Blake Shelton as his coach, who, coincidentally, released a famous cover of “Goodbye Time” in 2005.
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Blake took Bryce to the finale, and he was eventually crowned the winner of Season 22. Bryce knows he has his granddaddy to thank for the fact that he’s now living his country music dreams.
“He was my mentor, teacher, and best friend and I sure am going to miss him.
Love you Granddaddy. I’ll see you after while,” Bryce said in his tribute to his granddad.
Bryce also shared several photos of himself and his grandfather through the years, which you can see by flipping through the carousel below.
Bryce’s Fans And Friends Send Their Condolences After Learning About His Grandpa’s Passing
Bryce received an outpouring of support after he shared the news of his granddad’s death. His post received heartfelt messages of sympathy from some of his famous friends.
Many of his fellow Voice contestants reached out to let him know they’re thinking of him during this difficult time.
“So sorry… prayers,” wrote country music duo Tigirlily Gold.
Bodie, who placed second behind Bryce on Season 22 of The Voice (and was also on Team Blake), left a comment with a prayer hands emoji and a black heart.
Benny Weag, another member of Team Blake from Season 22 of The Voice, commented, “love and prayers brother, you’ll see him again some day.”
Fellow Season 22 alum Rowan Grace said, “so sorry for your loss bryce.”
“So sorry – sending love and prayers to your family,” wrote Country Radio Hall of Fame member Angie Ward.
Bryce also received a lot of supportive comments from his fans.
We join everyone who’s praying for Bryce and his loved ones following his granddaddy’s death. May he rest in peace…
